Kathleen Norrell Buxton

Saturday

Apr 26, 2008 at 2:00 AMApr 14, 2011 at 9:14 PM

Formerly of Port Jervis, NY

Kathleen Norrell Buxton, 53, of Williamsburg, VA, loving wife, dedicated mother, much loved daughter, sister and friend to so many, left us to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ and departed loved ones on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Her spirit and presence will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved her.

She was a member of St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg, VA, and her strength and faith in God is an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. Kathleen was a remarkable and caring woman who touched the lives of so many in both small and profound ways.

Born in Port Jervis, NY in 1955 to the late Marion (Hart) and James "Alabam" Norrell, Kathleen graduated from Port Jervis High School, received her Bachelor's Degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and shortly thereafter began her career as a Registered Nurse.

Kathleen was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, an International Honor Society of Nursing, whose mission is to improve the health of world's people through knowledge and service. For over 20 years, she has worked with Riverside Health Services and Home Care in Newport News, VA. Kathleen was also an outstanding athlete, avid gardener and gourmet chef.

She is remembered with much love by her husband of 30 years, Don; sons, Sean and Collin; sisters, Joan Baran of Shohola, PA, Nancy DiSimone of Wildwood Crest, NJ, Susan Betts of Canastoda, NY, Patricia Norrell of Port Jervis, NY; brothers, Michael Norrell of Foley, AL, James Norrell of Nags Head, NC and Joseph Norrell of Port Jervis, NY; and her extended family including Don's parents, Marie Manell and Donald Buxton of Newport News, VA.

Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Jervis, NY and at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg, VA.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Kathleen's memory may do so to St. Bede Catholic Church or a favorite charity.

Nelsen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenfh.com or 757-565-1141.

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